Filmmaking | Local Industry | New England | Reports
Re-Opening the New England film industry
Dr. Paul Heinzelmann, MD (aka Dr. Paul) plays the role of a cautious chaperon in helping the local film industry restart safely in New England.
Filmmaker Jonathan Schwartz and actor Chuck Slavin share the advice of Paul Heinzelmann, MD, MPH—aka Dr. Paul—on how to create safer and healthier film sets in the time of COVID-19.
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Film Festival & Event Profiles | Film Festivals | Maine
Inclusion at Maine International Film Festival
The festival dedicates its 23rd year to empowering Black filmmakers.
The Maine International Film Festival finds a way to continue itsannual festival amidst a global pandemic while supporting the fight for racial justice.
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New England Film News: June 2020
New England film industry news including online events, industry buzz and calls for submissions.
A free NewEnglandFilm.com workshop Fiscal Sponsorship for Filmmakers with Center for Independent Documentary and Filmmakers Collaborative, plus online festivals and screenings, industry buzz and calls for films.
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Admit It—You’re a Creative Entrepreneur
A Quick Guide to Plan for Your Life as a Creative Entrepreneur
NewEnglandFilm.com Founder Michele Meek wrote this guest post for Stage 32 to guide you through thinking through your mission and objectives, proactively mapping out your actions, and meeting the challenges you will inevitably face in.
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New England Film News: May 2020
New England film industry news including events and theaters moved online, industry buzz and calls for submissions..
A Provincetown, Massachusetts theatre converts to online cinema; Vermont International Film Festival accepts films for a Shelter in Place festival; plus plenty more opportunities and virtual events.
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Theresa Drew on Writing Dark Comedy
An interview with Writer Theresa Drew, the 2020 NewEnglandFilm.com Stowe Story Award Fellow
Massachusetts Writer Theresa Drew talks about the inspiration for her script Give Me a Reason and why she’s not a good person to give advice to other writers—but she has some anyhow.
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COVID-19 Funding for Artists in New England
Emergency Arts Funds for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut Filmmakers and Artists
In an effort to support our film community, NewEnglandFilm.com has created this list of emergency grants and other resources that can support filmmakers, actors, and other artists during the COVID-19 crisis.
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April 2020 New England Film Industry News
New England film industry news including numerous canceled or postponed events, alongside industry buzz and calls for submissions..
Local film festivals and events get postponed due to COVID-19. Plus, other industry buzz, happenings, and calls for films.
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March 2020 New England Film Industry News
March 2020 New England film industry news including industry buzz and calls for films.
Many festivals and screenings have been canceled due to COVID-19. See other industry buzz & happenings.
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February 2020 New England Film Industry News
February 2020 New England film industry news including happenings, industry buzz and calls for films.
Chlotrudis Awards celebration, Academy Award celebrations, local festivals and screenings, grants for filmmakers, plus other industry news, opportunities and happenings.
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